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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reno will revive its Fourth of July parade on 4th Street this summer after organizers submitted a permit for a route from Vine to University. 2NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Reno companies will compete in Corporate Challenge 2026, a citywide series of athletic and casual games from Sept. 9 to Oct. 4. Registration is open through Aug. 3 at City facilities and new offsite locations. 2NEWS
- ➤ Old Granite Street Eatery (a longtime fixture) at 243 South Sierra Street closed permanently after posting on Facebook Tuesday and thanking the Reno community for its years of support. 2NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Automobile Museum in Reno announced the winner of this year's car giveaway — a woman from Colorado won a 2016 Mazda MX5 Miada. 2NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reports that national gas prices remain flat at $5.25 per gallon while Nevada’s average has crept up one cent to $5.01; the update helps Reno drivers understand current fuel costs. 2NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reno firefighters gear up for a busy summer fire season as experts predict the peak period may start one month to six weeks early+ officials will monitor conditions and update residents as needed. 2NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm watch is in effect for the Sierra and I-80 starting Friday evening, with heavy snow and strong winds expected this weekend. Travelers on Donner Pass should prepare for icy roads as lower temperatures and rain turn to snow in mountain communities. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ Prescribed burns began in Dog Valley, west of Reno, on Apr. 8 and produced visible smoke+ which affected local air quality, according to Alin Beane who reviewed the situation. 2NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Army National Guard is replacing its older UH-60L helicopters with six new HH-60M Black Hawks to boost search and rescue, medevac, and emergency response missions. The first aircraft arrived this week — the remaining are set to come by the end of September. KRNV
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Festival of Colors
12-5 p.m. — Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — Tickets from $13 — Celebrate vibrant colors and live performances in Reno's special 11th edition fest.
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A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Presents Swan Lake
2-4 p.m. — Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — $32 to $62 — Experience the classic ballet featuring the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra under the enchanting tale of Odette and Prince Siegfried.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free admission — Celebrate senior creativity with diverse artworks from local artists aged 60 and older.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of Reno's senior artists with diverse artworks on display.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 AM – 4 PM — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate senior creativity with diverse artworks from local artists aged 60 and older.
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Annual Senior Art Show 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creative talents of senior artists from Reno with a diverse array of artworks on display.
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Wet Leg Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying indie-rock magic of Wet Leg with special guest Ian Sweet.
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Arizona Jones LIVE
7-10 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free entry — Experience a lively performance blending classic R&B hits from the 60's and 70's with audience participation.
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Annual Senior Art Show
9 AM – 4 PM — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of local seniors with diverse artistic expressions.
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3rd Tuesday Networking Event
5-7 p.m. — Polecat Tavern — Free entry — Network with top professionals from Reno and surrounding areas in a lively atmosphere.
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